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2026 The Potomac
International Piano Competition
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Application Form


I. Participant Information

Name exactly as you would like it to appear on your certificate

Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year

Please upload a recent portrait photo



II. Parent / Guardian Information

(Required for participants under 18)

Important competition information, advancement notifications, and results will be sent via email.



III. Teacher Information


IV. Competition Division
Please select the appropriate division based on the participant's age：
Group A (Ages 4–6)
Group B (Ages 7–8)
Group C (Ages 9–10)
Group D (Ages 11–12)
Group E (Ages 13–14)
Group F (Ages 15–16)
Group G (Ages 17–18)

Age eligibility is determined as of October 15, 2026. The Competition Committee reserves the right to verify age and adjust divisions when necessary.



V. Repertoire

Piece 1

All repertoire must be performed as solo piano works.

Repertoire from any musical period or style is permitted, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary, and other works appropriate for solo piano performance.

All participants must include at least one piece with a duration of five minutes or less.

Repeats are optional and may be performed at the participant’s discretion.



Piece 2 (Optional for Groups A–C / Required for Groups D–G)

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Maximum total performance time:

Division

Maximum Performance Time

Group A - 5 minutes

Group B - 6 minutes

Group C - 6 minutes

Group D - 10 minutes

Group E - 12 minutes

Group F - 12 minutes

Group G - 15 minutes

The same repertoire and video submission will be used for both rounds of the competition.




VI. Video Submission

All performance videos must be uploaded to YouTube. Please paste the video link below and ensure that it is publicly accessible or set as “Unlisted” (not “Private”). Applicants are responsible for verifying that the link functions correctly before submission. The Competition reserves the right to reject applications with inaccessible or invalid video links.




VII. How Did You Hear About The Potomac International Piano Competition?
Single choice
Teacher Recommendation
Friend
School / Studio
WeChat
Xiaohongshu (Red Note)
Instagram
Facebook
Google Search
Official Website
Other


VIII. Future Communications

(Multiple selections allowed)

Multi choice


IX. Participant Declaration and Agreement
I have read, understood, and agree to all competition rules, policies, and procedures.

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that:



X. Application Fee
Application Fee:
$1

Your application will be submitted only after successful payment.



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